Seafronthouse Niksa – Vis, Croatia

From Split Airport to Split Ferry Terminal

Martin — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:56:42 +0000

Split Airport is a relatively small airport with just one runway. And yet, in 2025, for example, it handled almost 4 million passengers! During the peak season, things here are usually a bit busier. The two most common transfer options are a shuttle bus or a taxi. Please note that the journey time from the ...

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Day trip to the town of Hvar (island of Hvar)

Martin — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:10:08 +0000

The island of Hvar is a familiar place for us. We spent almost a year of our lives there, walking through the narrow streets of the town of Hvar, experiencing the changing seasons and taking in many impressions. And yet, around ten years ago, our journey took us further afield – to the island of ...

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Which restaurants do we recommend?

Martin — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:33:46 +0000

Restaurant recommendations on the island of Vis – by location & cuisine “Where can you eat well on Vis?” – this is one of the questions we are asked most frequently by our guests. The island of Vis offers a surprisingly wide variety of excellent restaurants: from simple pizzerias and traditional konobas to outstanding seafood ...

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“Blue Cave” – Island Biševo

Martin — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:51:41 +0000

The “Blue Cave” is a natural spectacle located on the north-eastern side of the island of Biševo. The entrance to the cave faces southwards. For the light show to be at its best, the sun must be at the right angle, which is usually between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please note that there are ...

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The naval battle off the island of Lissa, July 1866

Martin — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:25:36 +0000

Italy had previously concluded a wartime alliance with Prussia. War broke out between Prussia and Austria in mid-June 1866. Italy then also declared war on Austria and had its troops march into Veneto. Although the Italian army outnumbered the Austrians, it was defeated at Custozza on June 24 and forced to retreat; shortly before the ...

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Where can you buy fish?

Martin — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:06:48 +0000

We can recommend 2 fishmongers in Vis. Kalambera:Facebook-KalamberaGoogle-maps Ancora Vis:Facebook-AncoraGoogle-maps You can find the opening hours, locations and addresses either in the Facebook profile or on the corresponding Google profiles. Kalambera is a small local fishmonger that either catches the fish itself or buys it from other local fishermen.Ancora is a much larger fishmonger. It ...

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Is there a good place nearby to photograph the sunset?

Martin — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:21:49 +0000

Yes.There is a spectacular spot very close to our house to take breathtaking photos of the sunset. In the hot summer months, however, this is not always possible because a lot of haze rises from the sea during the day and obstructs the distant view.So you also need a bit of luck in July/August.The pictures ...

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What’s that chirping in summer? Cicadas!

Martin — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:22:18 +0000

In summer, the cicadas in Croatia are an unmistakable and enchanting element of nature. Their loud, melodic songs fill the warm days and evenings and create a unique atmosphere. The cicadas belong to the Cicadidae family and are known for their impressive voices, which are produced by special vocal apparatus. During the hot months, they ...

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What about the “tunnels” ?

Martin — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:19:35 +0000

The island of Vis was a restricted military area during the Yugoslavian era. Although civilians have always lived on the island also during this time. On the opposite side of the bay is an old remnant from the Yugoslavian era: the “Jastog” submarine tunnel. The tunnel was built around 1982 by the Yugoslavian army. The ...

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Where can I buy groceries?

Martin — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:29:16 +0000

On the island of Vis we even have 2 larger grocery stores since June 2025. These are the brands “Tommy” and “Plodine”. In the town of Vis and Komiža there are of course several small branches of various grocery stores. In this article, however, I will mention the 2 largest on the island. Measured from ...

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